There are still over three months until the Indianapolis Colts’ season gets kicked off, but the preparation is about to begin as the rookies and veterans gather for organized team activities (OTAs).
The Colts will get together three times for voluntary organized team activities. The first session will be from May 24-26, then they get together from June 1-3. The last time they will get together for OTAs before they are off until training camp is from June 13-16.
It should also be noted there is a mandatory minicamp from June 7-9. There isn’t a lot that you can take from OTAs but there are things you can keep an eye on when the Colts hit the field as a team.
Here are six things to watch for in OTAs:
1
The battle for the left tackle spot
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The biggest competition that will be going on for the Colts this summer is who will earn the job to protect Matt Ryan’s blindside.
Earlier in the offseason, Chris Ballard stated that Matt Pryor will get the first opportunity to win the gig. So it will be interesting to see if he opens up OTAs in the starting lineup, or will it be someone else?
Third-round rookie, Bernhard Raimann, could potentially overtake the veteran for the spot. But, that will likely happen in training camp so I can see Frank Reich giving most of the reps with the starters to Pryor as the rookie gets the playbook down in OTAs.
Dennis Kelly was likely brought in to be the swing tackle but if he can outperform Pryor, then I can see him starting while Raimann works his way into the lineup.
Pryor’s versatility may give the coaching staff a reason to have him in a backup role if they are comfortable with Raimann or Kelly as the starter. There is a lot for Frank Reich to juggle as he looks to optimize his offensive line for the opening game.
2
Who will be the third starting cornerback?
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